Legacy data centers cannot cope with new, power-hungry AI workloads – DataBank CEO

In an exclusive conversation with Africa Hyperscalers, Raul Martynek, CEO of DataBank, the largest data center company in North America, discussed the surging demand for data centers propelled by the…

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Google joins consortium to launch groundbreaking subsea cable linking South America and Asia-Pacific

Google is joining a consortium to deploy the first subsea cable between South America and Asia Pacific. “Today, we’re joining Desarrollo País of Chile and Office of Posts and Telecommunications…

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Empowering Africa’s 5G future: Challenges, Opportunities, and a collective call to action

The International Telecommunications Union's (ITU) Mobile Network Coverage Facts and Figures 2023 report has decried Africa's dismal performance in 5G adoption, with a meager 6 per cent coverage, as opposed…

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DigitalBridge backs Intel-led Enterprise Generative AI platform

Global digital infrastructure investment firm, DigitalBridge has thrown its weight behind Intel's new independent enterprise AI company, Articul8. Articul8 plans to offer customers a full-stack, vertically-optimized, GenAI software platform that…

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WorldBank approves $266.5m for internet access, digital transformation for West Africa

The World Bank has given the nod to a groundbreaking $266.5 million initiative, funded through IDA financing, designed to revolutionize internet access across The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, and Mauritania.…

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Orange boosts data center footprint in Botswana with new Tier III facility

Orange Botswana has recently introduced its cutting-edge Tier III Certified Data Center, located at the Botswana Digital Innovation Hub and Technology Park. This launch reflects the company's commitment to technological…

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